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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 12-Jun-18 15:50:26

We've rounded up some of the best books for summer - whether you're jetting off on holiday, or reading in the garden at home.

One lucky person can win everything featured on the page - a book haul worth over £500. Details of all the books HERE and T&Cs HERE We will be picking a winner at random after midday on Monday 23 July.

To enter...simply tell us your favourite and least favourite thing about summer.

Jeanieallergy21 Sun 15-Jul-18 17:55:38

My favourite thing about summer - being hot all the time!
My least favourite thing about summer - being hot all the time... lol...

sassilia Sun 15-Jul-18 17:27:55

Best thing is ice cream.

Worst thing has to be insect bites, mine often get inflamed!

Dearknees1 Sun 15-Jul-18 17:14:23

I love the long light days. I hate the fact that summer ends.

Dodo123 Sun 15-Jul-18 16:15:42

Favourite thing is being in the garden in the sun
Least favourite thing is Sun Burn.

sannybump Sun 15-Jul-18 15:54:52

I hate the swarms of midges that I seem to attract!
I love the light nights which allows us to spend more time outdoors

starwell Sun 15-Jul-18 14:57:59

Love the sun and heat during the day but hate the heat at night because no-one sleeps properly

bonnie102 Sun 15-Jul-18 12:35:31

Love hearing the children play outdoors......hate the hayfever that bugs me each summer sad

Marmight Sun 15-Jul-18 10:22:25

I think summer will be over soon ....
time to get reading grin ??

WendyCJ Sun 15-Jul-18 00:30:18

Favourite thing about summer: being outdoors without needing a cardi

Least favourite thing about summer: when it's too hot and sticky to sleep at night

Happychops Sat 14-Jul-18 20:41:52

I love playing in the rock pools on the beach walking in the sea and being outdoors. Hours spent on the beach, walk,stopping for a drink and feeling good.

Least favourite thing is flies coming in when the door and windows are open.

carolboz Sat 14-Jul-18 20:18:05

The best thing is being able to get outdoors without the layers of clothing.The worst is hay fever.

funstr Sat 14-Jul-18 19:20:20

favorite is lots of time outside ie garden, beach, picnics and bbqs with family. worst is the flies and mosquitoes.

Oldbat1 Sat 14-Jul-18 18:56:21

Like: Long evenings
Dislike: next door neighbours playing their music outside

mumofmadboys Sat 14-Jul-18 18:45:02

Best thing is long light days.
Worse thing -sometimes too hot to sleep at night

Nellie17 Sat 14-Jul-18 14:50:12

Fav: long evenings, still light at 10pm in June.
Least fav: spider season late august and into september ... shudder!!

carlos30 Sat 14-Jul-18 11:16:37

I love the warm weather and BBQs with family and friends.
I hate the nasty mosquitos that seem to enjoy biting me as much as they can!

KayC Sat 14-Jul-18 08:48:57

The best of summer
is the light, warmth and growth so
The worst is it’s end

Dannydog1 Sat 14-Jul-18 07:58:25

The best thing about summer is lovely light summer clothes. The worse thing is having to water the garden.

ammaline Fri 13-Jul-18 22:10:30

I love the longer days and being able to spend more time outside but I hate the hayfever that comes with it

Tizliz Fri 13-Jul-18 21:48:52

Favourite thing about summer is the dogs being able to run in and out as they please. Worse thing is keeping on top of the gardening

jules56 Fri 13-Jul-18 20:52:57

Getting my summer clothes out (have to shave armpits and legs though). Hot nights especially when I already have sweaties

janemar Fri 13-Jul-18 18:10:07

My favourite thing about summer is how it makes people smile more.Least favourite is the sound of strimmers and lawn mowers.

Miriam Fri 13-Jul-18 16:40:56

My favourite thing about summer is being able to go out without piling on cardigans and jackets. The worse thing about summer is knowing that it has to end!

g15grw Fri 13-Jul-18 16:03:48

I know it's an oxymoron but my favourite thing is the sun and my least favourite thing is the heat

jacknutter Fri 13-Jul-18 15:55:49

love eating outdoors, hate the bugs that come with it!